09-15-2011, 06:22
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Master Sergeant Danial R. Adams
RIP, Top.
RELEASE NUMBER: 110914-03
DATE POSTED: SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
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10th Special Forces (Airborne) Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
A Special Forces Soldier assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was killed in action in Afghanistan, Sept. 13.
Master Sgt. Danial R. Adams, assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th SFG (A) in Stuttgart, Germany, was killed in an intense firefight with insurgents.
Adams, 35, a native of Oregon, joined the Army in 1995 as an infantryman, where he served with distinction as a team and squad leader while stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. After a short assignment at Fort Lewis, Wash., as a squad leader with 2nd Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment Adams earned the Green Beret in 2005. His first Special Forces assignment was as a senior medical sergeant with the 3rd SFG (A) at Fort Bragg, N.C. In 2009, he joined 1st Bn., 10th SFG (A), located in Stuttgart, Germany, where he served on a Special Forces team.
Adam's major military education includes Airborne School, Jungle Warfare School, Ranger School, Jumpmaster School, Air Assault School, and the Special Forces Qualification Course.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal with bronze clasp (4 Loops), the National Defense Service Medal with 1 service star, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with Campaign Star), the Iraq Campaign Medal (with Campaign Star), the Global War on Terror Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with the Numeral 2, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Expert Infantryman's Badge.
Adams, is survived by his wife Melany, his sons Jeffrey and John, and his daughter Skye.
http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2011...110914-03.html
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09-15-2011, 07:00
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Thank you for your service and may your children always know you as the hero that served and died for his country.
Prayers to all.
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09-15-2011, 07:05
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RIP MSG Adams. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
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09-15-2011, 07:53
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Rest in Peace, MSG Adams. Thank you for your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for your nation. I am grateful to you beyond measure!
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09-15-2011, 08:19
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Rest in peace, Warrior. Thank you for your service and your sacrifce.
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09-15-2011, 08:57
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Rest in peace Master Sergeant.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
*Master Sergeant Danial R. Adams was from Portland, Oregon.
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09-16-2011, 02:54
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RIP Danial, Vaya con Dios..
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09-16-2011, 10:58
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RIP Warrior
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09-16-2011, 14:20
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Brothers,
We have lost one of our own once again. MSG Dan "Slim" Adams was a Team Sergeant in B Co, 1-10th SFG(A).
The Bn(-) rendered honors to him on the flightline yesterday at Ramstein prior to his departure for CONUS.
Please keep the family and the rest of the Bn in your prayers as we deal with this tragic loss.
26 Sep Memorial Service at the Panzer Chapel, Boeblingen, Germany. Time TBD.
29 Sep, Memorial Service and Funeral Service JFK Chapel, FT Bragg. Time TBD.
Slim, Rest in Peace. We'll meet again on the Final Objective in the sky.
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09-16-2011, 16:17
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Very moving, Stras......
Rest in peace MSG Adams, and thank you for all you did on our behalf.
Prayers to your wife, children, family and brothers.
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09-18-2011, 10:57
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RIP MSG Adams.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Blue Skies and soft landings brother!!
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09-18-2011, 11:13
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RIP Brother.........Blue Skies
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09-18-2011, 11:55
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RIP, Master Sergeant Adams may God bless and keep you always.
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09-23-2011, 14:37
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RIP, Ranger!
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